Photoshop Redo: Adding Cottage Character
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Imposing Brick Entryway: Before
Imposing Brick Entryway: Before
“We love our sweet little house, but it sure could use some curb appeal,” says Leigh Hoskins, who lives in this 1939 house with her husband, Doug, in Huntsville, Alabama. So we called on local for some ideas.
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Adding Breezy Appeal: After
Adding Breezy Appeal: After
Illustration by Drawgate Inc.
“The brick entry is overly massive—you can barely see the front door,” says Thomas. His solution: an airy portico to make it more welcoming. Replacing the brick columns on the enclosed porch with fiber-cement pilasters and an arch detail echoes the entry. Exchanging acrylic window panels for large screened openings restores the porch’s breezy appeal. Fiber-cement trim boards, including a new water table, give the facade more architectural character, as do a round attic vent, roof corbels, and divided-light windows. Says Leigh, “The house looks great! Opening up that front porch really makes a difference.”
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Finishing Touches: Paint
Finishing Touches: Paint
Illustration by Drawgate Inc., paint daubs by Ted Morrison
Creamy beige brightens the house; taupe trim adds a little flair. Red draws eyes to the front door.
Benjamin Moore’s , , and ; $70 per gallon
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Finishing Touches: Sconce
Finishing Touches: Sconce
Illustration by Drawgate Inc.
A pair of lanterns add symmetry and ample light to the entry; their aged-copper finish lends a touch of rustic charm.
; $85 each
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Finishing Touches: Brick Veneer
Finishing Touches: Brick Veneer
Illustration by Drawgate Inc.
A layer of thin brick warms up the front steps and matches the existing chimney and foundation.
; $8 per square foot
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Finishing Touches: Bracket
Finishing Touches: Bracket
Illustration by Drawgate Inc.
Simple Craftsman-style urethane supports hold up well in a hot, humid climate.
; $36 each